News at The Urban Refuge
Memory Madness
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Memory Madness is a fun yet effective way for all of God’s people, of all age, to memorize verses that will be a blessing for the rest of your life. Verses are learned in “missions” of 10 verses. Each week one verse is recited after a weekend service. Gift cards will be awarded to anyone reciting verses. Verse cards distributed on 2/12 and begin reciting verses on 2/19. Cost is $3 per person, $10 max per family. To sign up or if you have questions, contact Scooter Harmes at 612-866-0239 or harmes01@gmail.com
Mid-Winter Singles Conference
THE FATHER WOUND
Saturday, February 25, 8:45 AM-3:30 PM, Evergreen-Bloomington, Auditorium. Many wonder what a healthy & whole relationship with the opposite sex looks like? Why has this been so difficult for so many? There is one problem in our culture that seems to rise above the rest: “The Father Wound.” Come and hear pastors Bill Barnd & Jeff Groen share words of hope & healing! Join Evergreen-Bloomington, New Hope, the Urban Refuge, & other GC Churches for this 1/2–day spiritual shot-in-the-arm for young adults & singles of all ages! Cost is $10 (+$1.49 fee) in advance (by noon, February 22) or $20 at the door. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Table. Go HERE for more information and to register online.
Threads Dinner & A Movie
Thursday, February 9, 6:30-9:00 PM, Marx's Home 5528 29th Ave S, Minneapolis. We're hosting a movie night for young singles and couples without kids. A dumpling dinner will be provided before the movie, so come hungry! Questions? Contact Mike Marx at mikeymarx@gmail.com or 612-367-6453.
Teen Superbowl Party
Sunday, February 5, 5:00-10:00 PM, Teen Room. Come hang out and watch the Superbowl in the Teen Room. Party ends when the game is over. Please bring a snack to share and your own beverage. Contact Matt Hagen with questions at 651-235-4768.
Manly Movie Night
COURAGEOUS
Saturday, February 4, 7:00-10:30 PM, Fireside Room. Courageous, the movie, is a strong calling to men. Bring your co-worker, father, son, nephew or fellow group member and hang with other Urban Refuge men as we take this message to heart. We will have yummy popcorn and beverages to make it a total movie experience. The event is free and takes the place of our monthly dad's workshop.
Women’s Bible Studies
STUDY OF ACTS
Wednesdays, ongoing, 6:00-7:30 AM- Location-Urban Refuge Fireside Room. Just show up and we will get you a study book. For more information, contact Carol Oltman at cmoltmn@gmail.com.
LENTEN STUDIES
Tuesdays, February 21-March 27 (6 weeks), 2:00-3:30 PM, North Minneapolis. Workbooks are $8.00. For more information, contact Elena Melling at melling.elena@gmail.com.
Kids Against Hunger 5K/10K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 16, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Lake Calhoun. Set your planners for the 3rd annual Fill Their Plate Run! You can choose a 5K Run/Walk or a 10K Run. We also have 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Mile Fun Runs for the kids! Online registration opens soon at www.filltheirplaterun.org, and you may now raise additional funds to help purchase, pack and ship more meals to Haiti! If your company would like to be a Run/Walk sponsor with 100% of their funds going to purchase and ship the food, please contact Eric or Carol Polson 612-850-7583 or isaiah58ster@gmail.com.
Adoptive Family Group
Saturday, February 11, 5:00-8:00 PM, Fireside Room. Are you an adopted person, adoptive parent, or prospective adoptive parent? If so, the Adoptive Family Group at Urban Refuge may be for you. This ministry exists to support and encourage each other through the adoption journey. We meet the second Saturday of the month. This month, we will be joined by a panel of adoptive parents. For more information, please contact Tasha Ness at tasha_y_ness@yahoo.com or 612-728-3927
Are You Fit To Be Tied?
SERIOUSLY DATING/ENGAGED COUPLES
Mondays, February 27-May 7, 7:00-8:30 PM, Evergreen-Bloomington, Room 119. Do you want an Urban Refuge Pastor to perform your wedding? You are required to attend this 11 week premarital seminar Designed to give couples a godly perspective of marriage and equip them based on Biblical principles. Nonrefundable cost is $70/couple. Registration due Sunday, February 19. Pick up a brochure or print one HERE. For more information, contact ftbt@evergreencc.com.
Wilderness Solitude Retreat
July 18-26, Denver, Colorado. Join Pastor Andy and other members from the Urban Refuge for a solitude camping trip in the mountains. The trip is 8 days long with 5 of those days being complete solitude. These trips are difficult, but very powerful. Check out www.spiritualsolitude.org for more information and contact Pastor Andy at andy@theurbanrefuge.com if you are interested in participating. Cost is roughly $500 plus airfare to Denver.
Financial Peace University
Thursdays, February 9 - May 3, 7:00-9:00 PM, Fireside Room. Is money something you have difficulty with or something you would like to just simply be more skilled in handling? Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more! The class costs $99/family unit to cover class materials. Please pick up a Registration brochure from the Welcome Table or download one HERE and sign up by February 5. Please email chris@fdg-advisors.com with any questions.
Men’s Movie Night CANCELLED FOR FEBRUARY
Due to Manly Movie Night - February 4. So, Join us for March 5 for a night out at the movies. Meet us around 7:00 and we’ll select from the shows playing that night. We’ll do this the first Monday of each month. Questions? Contact Chris Stone at chris.stone72@gmail.com or 612-240-1082 or Jason Brown at boxingoctopus@gmail.com or 612-581-7811
All-locations News
Monday Nights-Support & Recovery
Mondays, Through-May 2012, 7:00-8:30 PM, Evergreen-Bloomington North Hall (enter through Door H). This year we have Single & Parenting, Divorecare4kids, DivorceCare, Griefshare, Women's Depression Support and as always, Steps to Sanity. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Mike Olmstead at molmstead@evergeencc.com or 952-564-3781 or go HERE. Or, for a printable flyer, go HERE.
